Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Alexis Sanchez ahead of the new season.

Sanchez suffered an ankle injury during the Copa America and has been receiving treatment on the injury during his summer break.

The Gunners are closely monitoring their star man's recovery but fear the Chile international could miss the start of the new campaign. The Gunners host Liverpool on August 14.

Arsenal are concerned that star forward Alexis Sanchez may not be ready for their Premier League opener

Sanchez posted pictures of the ankle injury he suffered in the Copa America final on social media

Despite the injury, the Chile international starred as his country won a second consecutive Copa America

Arsene Wenger will be desperate for his talismanic attacker to be fit for the clash against Jurgen Klopp's men, particularly given he is already set to be without a host of his top attacking talent for the clash.

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Due to their Euro 2016 exploits, Olivier Giroud, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey are not scheduled to meet up for pre-season training until August 8 – just seven days before the clash against the Merseysiders.

Likewise, key centre-back Laurent Koscielny will also return on August 8.

After France lost in the final of Euro 2016, Olivier Giroud is one of several players returning to his club late

Theo Walcott (left) is being lined up to lead Liverpool's line in the absence of Arsenal's other forwards

ALEXIS SANCHEZ 2015-16 PREMIER LEAGUE STATISTICS

Appearances: 30

Goals: 13

Total chances created: 62

Shot accuracy: 54 per cent

Average pass accuracy: 80 per cent

It is unlikely Wenger will risk the quartet for Liverpool's visit meaning he faces a major selection dilemma, particularly with Danny Welbeck a long-term absentee.

The potential absences of Sanchez, Giroud and Welbeck means Theo Walcott is in line to start the season as the club's senior striker unless they successfully sign a new centre forward.

Having seen a move for Jamie Vardy fail, the Gunners remain in the market for a striker, but options are few and far between.